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Guided Cycle of Wild West Mayo


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The coast of West Ireland
 

Mayo has some of Ireland's least known yet most beautiful scenery. From Westport, circle Lough Conn for two days before heading north to the Atlantic and the wide open plains of West Mayo. The rest day is on Achill Island which has inspired painters and writers for generations.

Tour Highlights:
- Westport
- Lough Conn
- Ceide Fields
- Achill Island


DAY 1 (Saturday) Arrival
Meeting in the centre of Westport with the tour guide and the rest of the group for briefing and get-together dinner.

DAY 2 (Sunday) Western Way to Pontoon

Follow the Western Way walking route for the first ten miles and then head to the village of Pontoon to stay in a hotel overlooking the lake.

DAY 3 (Monday) Downpatrick Head and Ballycastle
Continue around Lough Conn and in the afternoon reach Ballycastle where you can visit the cliffs at Downpatrick Head.

DAY 4 (Tuesday) Ceide Fields and Belmullet
Heading along the coast to Belmullet, stop en route in the Ceide Fields Visitor Centre, which explains the archaeological survey of a 5,000 year old field system.

DAY 5 (Wednesday) Achill Island
One option is to cycle to Blacksod Bay and take a boat to Achill Island. Alternatively there is a spectacular cycle along the Atlantic coast and over the bridge to Achill

DAY 6 (Thursday) Rest Day - Achill
The guesthouses in Achill are situated in the village of Keel, overlooking a stunning beach.

DAY 7 (Friday) Westport
Return by cycling along Clew Bay to the village of Newport for lunch. In the afternoon, return along the Western Way to Westport for a final night on the town.

DAY 8 (Saturday) Departure
The tour finishes with a final breakfast together.

 What your Guided Cycle includes:


• 7 nights accommodation based on 2 adults sharing in hotels and guesthouses with ensuite facilities
• 7 Full Irish Breakfasts
• TREK 721 hybrid bike, with 21-speed gears, carrier, mudguards and front pannier bag
• Detailed maps, route directions and historical details
• Experienced Guide in support van
• Luggage Transfers

Category
Guided Cycle
Accommodation
Hotels and Guesthouses with ensuite facilities on twin-sharing basis.
Grade
Moderate Cycle. Average of 30 miles (50kms) per day. One rest day midweek.
Duration
7 days
Group Size
Maximum 20
Your Guide
Expert local Guides
Itinerary by Day
1 Arrival
2 Pontoon
3 Downpatrick Head
4 Ceide Fields
5 Achill Island
6 Rest Day
7 Westport
8 Departure
Guest Comments
"The camaraderie was abundant and our guide was well-informed, helpful and patient."
Anne Wood.
Tour Dates
June 14
July 19
Sep 06

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Fahouragh, Castletownshend, Co. Cork
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